Definitive and comprehensive, International Securities Regulation is the first treatise on international securities with translations of laws and regulations of 30 jurisdictions entirely in English. This seven-volume set encompasses the complete range of securities topics, including legal systems, securities regulatory schemes, descriptions of public securities markets, and discussions of those regulations regarding substantive securities matters. Lawyers, regulators, and professionals with first-hand, day-to-day experience have written commentary for each jurisdiction. Commentary focuses on each country's legal system, public securities markets, security regulations and implementations, and recent trends and developments.

An effective capital markets industry has existed in South Africa for over 120 years. As recently as 2015, South Africa was considered the best regulator of securities in the world. The fall out from the GFC contained lessons for all markets, but not to the same extent. In the pursuit of G20 inspired conformity, aspects of the South African reform agenda may therefore appear replicative of initiatives in other jurisdictions and, consequently, uncritical in parts. In light of the fall to forty sixth place in the world in securities regulation ranking and some uncertainty in respect of the extent and shape of the reform process, C. King Chanetsa reviews activities in South Africa along the busy securities and capital markets value chain, and considers the continuing and emerging regulatory and supervisory framework.

The highly anticipated Third Edition of Corporate Finance & the Securities Laws is a fully updated version of this classic work by two premier experts in the world of corporate finance. The book explains the legal environment in which capital markets transactions take place as well as explaining the transactions themselves and how professionals can manage the transaction and get it done. Some highlights in the Third Edition are: Underwriting practices the registration and distribution process Private placements Shelf registrations International finance Commercial paper Innovative financial products and asset-backed securities the Third Edition also includes updates on many important developments in corporate finance, including: New standards for IPO allocations the reduced role of analysts in securities offerings driven by reforms separating the interaction of research analysts And The investment bankers who bring in new business an updated look at MD&A (Management Discussion & Analysis) A new chapter focusing on asset-backed securities Sarbanes-Oxley's effects on disclosure requirements and due diligence the growing trend of On-line offerings Dealing with 'gun-jumping' problems Electronic delivery of offering documents New emphasis on financial statement due diligence New NASD corporate financing rule New NASD rule on retention of new issues (formerly the 'hot issue' rule) Exiting the SEC reporting system Innovative financing techniques And The Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000 Short sales and equity derivatives Innovations in convertible, exchangeable and equity-linked securities Amended Rule 10b-18 and more

"While credit markets remain tight, the capital markets appear to be opening up again. As a result, many international companies will consider accessing the US markets as part of their financing strategy. This option is particularly attractive to non-US companies, which may take advantage of less stringent rules than those applicable to US companies. This practical title serves as a reference for companies and their lawyers on all matters relating to foreign private issuers in the US capital markets. Accessible and full of practical guidance, it addresses topics including amendments to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules automatically exempting foreign private issuers from SEC registration; new SEC rules making it easier for foreign private issuers to de-register their securities from the SEC and terminate their reporting obligations; acceptance of private issuers' financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards without reconciliation to US generally accepted accounting principles; and the new SEC release on cross-border tender offers. The book features a checklist for due diligence in international securities offerings. It also covers private placements of securities, including Rule 144A offerings, which are exempt from registration with the SEC, and a full description of American depositary receipts"--Unedited summary from book cover.

This accessible work provides critical analysis and explains in context the practice and operation of the international capital markets, their regulation, and their institutions.